An ISO 9001:2015, HACCP & OHSAS 45001:2018 Certified Company.

Japanese food has been popular in the UAE

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We - Summit Trading Company LLC – proudly announce that, we have pledged to represent as

along with the appointee, Mr. Shiro Ohkubo – our Managing Director and General Manager,by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan.

Japanese Food Products

We stock all the favourites plus a whole lot more..nearly more than 500 items ...including Miso Pastes, Instant Miso Soups, Sushi Rice, Udon & Soba Noodles, Oils & Vinegars, Mirin, Pickles & Ginger, Green Tea, Confectionery, Rice Crackers, Seaweeds, Wasabi and Sushi ingredients.

Japanese Table Ware / Kitchen Equipments

We will arrange for shipment from Japan directly to your destination. We also assist for setting up of Japanese Restaurants ,for its related Kitchenware , Tableware and many others like Tatami mat flooring , Sushi Neta Case , Bento boxes etc.

Japanese Products

The most popular air freshener from Japan � MY SHALDAN- with a wide range of real fruit fragrances which is great for the CAR, HOME or OFFICE.

Portable Gas Stove with Gas Canister - Iwatani Brand - Cassette-Feu Portable Butane Stoves are ideal for everything from patio parties, barbeques, boat use and camping to commercial use in all aspects of the foodservice industry including catering, buffet stations and tableside cooking. This stove meets all demands for table top cooking even in emergencies.

Corporate Catering

Our service is based on our aim to comply with, or exceed, industry practices and environmental standards. As a department we ensure all members in the client�s place including their visitors, receive appetising, nutritious food in a clean and welcoming environment. This will be achieved through training and development of the workforce who provide a valuable support in maintaining the core activities of the department.

Fresh Items from Japan

We are delighted to bring in Tasty Fresh Items from Japan right into your Kitchen...

So as to cater to the latest demand from Top Class Hotels and Restaurants for Fresh Items from Japan � like Fresh Fish , Fresh Vegetables , Fresh Fruits etc , we have stared our new service to supply these items . We have two convenient schedules every week ,to supply these items .

Please contact us for your requirements.

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An ISO 9001:2015, HACCP & OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified Company.

IMPORT/EXPORT

Miso Pastes, Instant Miso Soups, Sushi Rice, Udon & Soba Noodles, Oils & Vinegars, Mirin, Pickles & Ginger, Green Tea, Confectionery

KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS

Brand � Tokiwa, Magokoro, Yasuragi , Gito, EBM collection etc. Each one in an average , having more than 50,000 varieties of table wares.

JAPANESE PRODUCTS

The most popular air freshener from Japan � MY SHALDAN- with a wide range of real fruit fragrances which is great for the car.

CORPORATE CATERING

"Corporate Catering" is our specialty because we understand the importance of timely and proficient service as well as a variety of menus

B to C

We launched SUMMIT WEBSTORE and started delivery service for homes. We handle a variety of products tailored to your needs

163.4% rise in Japanese restaurants in last decade shows UAE’s growing taste for cosmopolitan cuisine..Read more..

We - Summit Trading Company LLC – proudly announce that, we have pledged to represent as Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine, along with the appointee, Mr. Shiro Ohkubo – our Managing Director and General Manager,by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan.

As the true sense of “Washoku” – Japanese food feeds both body and soul. The first character, 和 (wa), which means Japan or Japanese, also represents harmony, and the second character 食 (shoku) means food or to eat. Wa is considered to be the most traditional, indigenous, and important value in Japanese culture. As the name implies, Washoku blends each ingredient in a harmonious fashion and satisfies all of your senses.

In recognizing this unique Japanese tradition – Washoku- a social custom handed down from generation to generation that expresses Japanese people’s respect for nature, UNESCO identified it as an intangible cultural heritage.

UNESCO has placed Japanese food on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, as representing 'the traditional culinary culture of the Japanese people.' Japanese customs regarding food are based on the Japanese spirit of treating nature with respect.

We will earnestly continue to spread and promote this proud but humble tradition and culture of Japanese food tradition in UAE and abroad.

We are specialized to procure and supply the diverse range of fresh ingredients.We have the expertise to convey the exceptionally well-balanced and healthy dietary aspects of Japanese food. We have the resources to identify and procure the special seasonal items, which will represent each unique seasons of Japan.

Courtesy :

Special Goodwill Ambassador and Goodwill Ambassador to Spread Japanese Cuisine

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日本食普及の親善大使任命

日本食普及の親善大使

Appointment of Goodwill Ambassador to Spread Japanese Cuisine

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Shiro Ohkubo - Managing Director

Summit Trading Summit Trading celebrates success of Summit Hinomaru Shokudo's first year in Abu Dhabi. In celebration of the overwhelming success of Summit Hinomaru Shokudo, which was launched last year in Abu Dhabi, Summit Trading proudly highlights the remarkable achievements of its latest dining destination.

The restaurant has quickly become a favourite, catering to the growing demand for Japanese cuisine across the Middle East and reinforcing Summit Trading’s dedication to promoting Japanese food culture in the region. Since its establishment in 1977, Summit Trading has emerged as a beacon for Japanese culinary culture in the UAE and the broader Middle East.

As the oldest Japanese food distributor in the region, the company has played an instrumental role in popularising authentic Japanese cuisine, making it a staple in both high-end dining establishments and everyday households. Read More...

Summit Trading celebrates success of Summit Hinomaru Shokudo's first year in Abu Dhabi.

The restaurant has quickly become a favourite, catering to the growing demand for Japanese cuisine across the Middle East.

In celebration of the overwhelming success of Summit Hinomaru Shokudo, which was launched last year in Abu Dhabi, Summit Trading proudly highlights the remarkable achievements of its latest dining destination.

About us

Summit Trading Company L.L.C. was established in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 1977, and has been expanding its business as a distributor and wholesaler of Japanese foodstuffs in UAE and as an exporter of foodstuffs to neighboring countries in the Middle East, and also in corporate catering business.

As a Japanese company with the longest track record and most reliable business record in the Middle East, we have gained the patronage of many restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and local companies.

We import authentic Japanese dry, chilled and frozen foods, wagyu beef, frozen tuna, fresh vegetables, fresh seafood, and seasonal fruits by sea and by air to meet the various needs of our customers.

In addition, we have introduced food safety system to enhance our food safety and hygiene management system and have obtained ISO9001, HACCP & OHSAS 18001 certifications to build and strengthen our high quality and safe supply chain system.

In March 2019, our Representative and Managing Director, Mr. Shiro Okhubo, was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the spread of Japanese food.

The "Goodwill Ambassadors for the Popularization of Japanese Food" are appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, to effectively promote the appeal of Japanese food and food culture both domestically and internationally by providing professionalism in Japanese food and food culture, and providing accurate advice on the promotion of Japanese food and food culture to those involved in the Japanese food industry and others overseas. We are honored to have been appointed as an Ambassador of Goodwill in the Middle East and Africa for the first time in history.

JETRO's Department of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food certified us as a "Supporter of Japanese Food Products" overseas. The purpose of this program is to certify restaurants and retailers outside of Japan that use and sell Japanese ingredients and in order to promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food products to the world.

In July 2020, Our Summit Webstore is the first business in the Middle East and Africa, to be certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, that does not have a physical store.

And In June 2021, Our Summit Hinomaru Shokudo (Japanese Kitchen) is the first Restaurant in the Abu Dhabi

to be certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

We will continue to do our best to deliver delicious and safe Japanese food to our customers with our passion and desire to let them experience the deliciousness and splendor of Japanese food.

Our Profile

Business Name	SUMMIT TRADING COMPANY LLC
Established	1977
Capital	150,000 UAE DIRHAMS
Headquarters	P.B. 2390 , ABU DHABI , UAE
Settlement period	January - December
Shareholders	UAE Local Sponsor - 51% , COSMO TRADE & SERVICE CO., LTD, JAPAN - 49%
Employees	201 ( As of October 2024 )
Business purpose	Import, Export, and Distribution of Japanese Food and Non Food Items, Corporate Catering
Main Bankers	First Abu Dhabi Bank
Managing Director	Mr. Shiro Ohkubo

Our Activities

Import / Export and Distribution Of Japanese Items

Food Items

We are the right and the best source for all needs of authentic Japanese food products - Dry & Frozen. Everything you need to cook, prepare & enjoy Japanese food.

Frozen section ..presently the range has more than 200 items with Madako , Ikura , Tobikko , Sanma , Edamame, Gyoza Wrappers, Natto , Ramen Noodles and many more.

To keep up with the market trend we keep adding new items every month.

Have a look of our widest range by clicking here - Dry, Frozen , Fresh

Japanese Table Ware / Kitchen Equipments

Japanese Table Ware

Japanese Tableware directly from Factories. You can select the ones you like from various catalogues ( updated yearly ) from leading manufactures / Brand - Tokiwa, Magokoro, Yasuragi , Gito, EBM collection etc . Each one in an average , having more than 50,000 varieties of table wares.

Japanese Kitchen Equipments

Japanese Products

Japanese Confectionery and Snacks are very different and unique in their taste and quality. The most sought after Glico brand varieties offer amazing flavors and the uniqueness of each product.

The most popular air freshener from Japan - MY SHALDAN- with a wide range of real fruit fragrances which is great for the CAR, HOME or OFFICE.

Corporate Catering

"Corporate Catering" is our specialty because we understand the importance of timely and proficient service as well as a variety of menus that appeal to large groups.

The department provides a wide range of services and amenities that compliment the daily quality of life to the customers in their premises, providing Japanese Cuisine being our unique speciality.

Our service is based on our aim to comply with, or exceed, industry practices and environmental standards. As a department we ensure all members in the client's place including their visitors, receive appetising, nutritious food in a clean and welcoming environment. This will be achieved through training and development of the workforce who provide a valuable support in maintaining the core activities of the department.

Fresh Items from Japan

We are delighted to bring in Tasty Fresh Items from Japan right into your Kitchen...

So as to cater to the latest demand from Top Class Hotels and Restaurants for Fresh Items from Japan - like Fresh Fish , Fresh Vegetables , Fresh Fruits etc , we have stared our new service to supply these items . We have two convenient schedules every week ,to supply these items . Click here for the list of items.

Please contact us for your requirements .